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Steps to allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm
Security Suite

Use the following steps to allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite.

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  • Start the Zone Alarm Security Suite application.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 2

  • In the main window, click on the "Program Control" tab in the left pane. Click Add.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 2

  • Navigate to the Microsoft ActiveSync installation folder (C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\ if installed in C drive with default settings) and select the WCESMgr file. Click Open.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 3

  • You will notice a new application has been added to the Program Control list. Please set the following by clicking on the corresponding box and selecting the value listed as shown.

    Trust Level = Trusted, Access = Trusted Internet both checked, Server = Trusted Internet both checked, Send Mail = checked

    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 4

  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add the applications listed below. (C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\ if installed in C drive with default settings)

    When all of these are added, the "Program Control" window should show these programs in the list as all checked.

    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 5

    • Wcescomm.exe
    • Rapimgr.exe
    • CEAPPMGR.exe
  • In the Main window, click on the "Firewall" tab in the left pane. Click on the "Expert" tab in the main window.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 6

  • In the Expert Rules screen, click Add.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 7

  • In the "Add Rule" pop-up window, provide a name for the rule in the "Name" field. Navigate to "Add Protocol" menu item as shown.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 8

  • When adding a protocol, make sure the following entries are set as shown: Protocol = TCP, Description = ActiveSync TCP, Destination = Other; Any, Source Port = Other, Any. Click on OK until you navigate back to the main screen.
    Allow ActiveSync ports in Zone Alarm Security Suite Step 9

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